Its good that you keep safty first keeping your limbs and life is always the best choice. Still it should be doable with the correct equipment. But I never undertake such a hazardous job as that without at least someone that can go for help if something does go wrong.
Spindle lift should be a better soulution anyway at least then your ride quality should stay the same. I would say use extra jack stands and you should have ANYONE there, even if he or she cant help you do the work.
Be safe
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Re: 4-3-2-1 LIFTOFF! ......... Uh, Houston we have a problem!
There used to be a place like that in London . . . Earl's Fix it Yourself Garage. They disappeared a while back, but I don't know why as I was not living in London at the time.potskie wrote:There is an old warehouse around the corner form me that does that. If a bay is open it's free for you to use. If you want a bay with a hoist it's $10 a day and the owner will also rent tools and such if need be. The place is open 24hrs.
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FYI
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I redeemed myself with the 6" spindle lift. This was just a practice run.......
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I redeemed myself with the 6" spindle lift. This was just a practice run.......
Re: 4-3-2-1 LIFTOFF! ......... Uh, Houston we have a problem!
Wow ... I am beat from just reading that ... and I thought I had troubles with my lift? At least your experience does not include the a drop Lucky for me she dropped when I was wiggling her when I was NOT under her.
Hope you get it all done and well - you will pat yourself and it is totalllllly worth it!
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phr1$k37 wrote:
Lucky for me she dropped when I was wiggling her (not) when I was NOT under her.
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas! You might want to revise that story before the police come a knockin'!
You know, if the van had fallen on my head I would not be in the situation I'm in now with the spindle lift. No brakes because someone sent me the wrong parts! No brakes, no transpo, no income. #-o
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Re: 4-3-2-1 LIFTOFF! ......... Uh, Houston we have a problem
so have you done with this??? or still need some advice????
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Looks like I have it somewhat under control. Though if you were going to offer some advice on an elevator to assist getting into the van I'm all ears...claudconger wrote:so have you done with this??? or still need some advice????
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